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Sentry in the Box

Scientific Name: Albuca canadensis (L.) Leighton
Synonym: Albuca major, Albuca minor
Family: Hyacinthaceae

Recommended Temperature Zone:
USDA: 9-11

Frost Tolerance: Not frost hardy. Bulbs might be lifted in the fall

Sun Exposure: Full sun

Origin: South Africa

Growth Habits: Bulb, up to 3 feet tall (90 cm)

Watering Needs: Moderate water when growing, else rather dry. Needs good drainage

Propagation: Seeds, division

This bulb is not coming from Canada as suggested by its name, but from South Africa. There are 30 or so species of Albuca, mostly from South Africa, but also from other places in Africa, as well as Arabia.

Blooming Habits:
The yellow flowers are sweetly scented.

Culture:
They need a sunny location with a well drained, light soil. When the temperature is cold, or the bulb is leafless, they should be kept rather dry to prevent rotting.

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